Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Definition

The UDHR is a milestone document, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. It consists of 30 articles detailing an individual's basic rights and freedoms.

Related terms

Civil Rights:

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Humanitarian Law: A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict by protecting persons who are not participating in hostilities and restricting means and methods of warfare.

Non: Discrimination - A principle that calls for all people to be treated equally under law without any unfair bias or discrimination